Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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